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Mark Levinson 29 opinions
In 1989,I was demoing several amps,Threshold,Counterpoint,Bryston and the Levinson 27 and 29.The little 29 sounded great,good luck,Bob 
Anyone has any info/exp on Counterpoint NPM monos?
I cannot speak for your mono's.But I have had Mike mod a SA20 and a SA1000 and it was worth it.Good luck,Bob 
Is this rude?
If you walk out feeling better than when you walked in,you probably did/said the right thing,Bob 
Trelja and friends in New York, 2004
Just now reading this post,really good,concise descriptions.Thanks alot Trelja, for your time and energy,Bob 
Merlin owners,any thoughts.......
To Tvad&Sbank,good news,I will contact those people/places as I have 8 weeks to get things started and I like the idea of changing/trying till that ship comes in....thank you,Bob 
Merlin owners,any thoughts.......
I just realized someone reading this post will say,"He spends 8K for speakers and wants to only spend 200$ for cables".He must be crazy....well,I am now broke,also a Deadhead,and yes,crazy. 
Merlin owners,any thoughts.......
Thanks guys,Bobby did mention the AU 24's also.I was hoping for 200$.I am not real knowledgeable about cables.I am using Tara Space & Time,they must be 15 yrs old.Does the Usedcable Co. let you try and then buy?Thanks again,I dont know what I ... 
Best monitor against wall
These are floorstanders by Mission[765 model]2-way,and are exceptional,also KRK systems have some nice ones that work well next to the wall.I also second the above post regarding LInn and Naim...good luck,bob 
Counterpoint SA-5000 or First Sound Presence Pre
Good work men,sometimes it takes awhile....Bob 
Counterpoint SA-5000 or First Sound Presence Pre
I cannot comment on First Sound products,however I have had several Counterpoint amps and preamps from 1988 to present and have never had a problem and as stated above now that the maker[Mike E.]is on his own,they are a good deal on all levels.Goo... 
WHOA This isn't what I expected.
IN 1988 I was at a dealer in Mpls looking and the subject came up about the PA5 and PA7.He said they sounded wimpy.That of course is/was 1 mans opinion.I never heard them myself.A lawyer would probably call this heresay.I say trust your ears to be... 
Full sounding Bookshelf speakers music only
Check out KRK Systems in Simi Valley Ca.Have had them for 4 years,good sounding,well built etc.Many models....the one's I have are called KRK Roks,about 450$ new,good luck,Bob 
Which Counterpoint Preamp SA-5000 or SA- 5.1???
I have been using a sa1000 and sa20 combo now for 3 yrs after sending them to Mike for the basic upgrades.Prior to these,I had a sa 3000 and sa12,both stock,bought in 1988.I never had any problems,plus Mike is so prompt and professional when it co... 
A Packing and Shipping Manifesto
Good post,seller is positively responsible,and double box is mandatory,good work,Bob 
Favourite Guitar CDs
Danny Gatton,Robben Ford,Peter Green,Steve Kahn,Larry Carlton,Joe Satriani,Mike Bloomfield with Paul Butterfield,David Spinozza,Cornel Dupree,Jerry Garcia,John Tropea,lots of us agree and thats good to see,looking forward to new stuff,thanks guys,Bob